Push Toys Recalled by Santa’s Toy Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | April 16 2008 |
Name of Products: | Western Rider Push Toys |
Units: | About 9,000 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by Santa’s Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif. |
Hazard: | Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | The recall involves a push toy of a plastic horse with rider and a 20-inch long pole/handle. The horse and pole/handle together measures about 26 inches. The rider is wearing red pants and a green shirt. The horse comes in various colors. |
Sold at: | Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide February 2005 through February 2008 for between $2.50 and $3. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately take the push toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
Consumer Contact: | Santa’s Toy Corp. |